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To those that have driven both what differences could youy immediately detect? I am not interested in the technical differences on paper but the road/track impressions gained by those that have driven both.
At the moment the GT3RS is calling me slightly more but I want to see if there really should be a premium for that car.
At the moment the GT3RS is calling me slightly more but I want to see if there really should be a premium for that car.
) jjr1 said:
I have to admit the colours are cool on the RS and the being stared at is not exactly a problem for me as I am no shrinking violet.
Does the RS come as standard with PCCB? Is it any less comfortable than a GT3?
PCCB isn't standard, and personally, I would avoid like the plague after the probs I had with them on my GT2.
No less comfortable than a normal GT3, if anything I actually find the ride better (seems slightly more compliant, although my suspension setup has been altered from standard).
Personally , paying that much money for a track/road car I wanted something that both looked, and felt a bit special, haven't been disappointed in any way with the car, and still love it after 7 months which is something of a 1st for me.
I have owned both, and I find the RS the better car. As dds days the flywheel makes a big difference.
I like the looks also, and the ride is more compliant.
PCCB are an issue and most people have now swapped to steel all round. Some people tried changing just the front's but this then moves some of the braking bias to the rear which causes issues.
I have never owned a single car longer than 12 months, until now, and I have had my RS for 18 months and can't see anything in the medium term replacing it.
Cheers Sean
I like the looks also, and the ride is more compliant.
PCCB are an issue and most people have now swapped to steel all round. Some people tried changing just the front's but this then moves some of the braking bias to the rear which causes issues.
I have never owned a single car longer than 12 months, until now, and I have had my RS for 18 months and can't see anything in the medium term replacing it.
Cheers Sean
jjr1 said:
I had to ask about the PCCB because I personally would want one without but a car for sale at the moment has them fitted. I really don't want the hassle of having to change them to steel etc unless I could get a decent amount dropped off the price.
If you are going to do any track work you will have to change the steels for either the Alcon or Brembo disks anyway so I would not factor it into your decision too much.
As for the cost I think that it is closer to £1000 than £1500 to change to fronts and about the same for the rears. Sure there are people who have had it done that will be able to confirm.
Regards
P.
s3am said:
O/T
adamt said:
You could also look at getting the slotted GTR Brembo brakes from Parr, these brakes are awesome
Are these the floating ones? I heard tell somewhere that a newer version of these was close which resisted noisy vibration better.
Yep we have the floating ones, the rattle isnt very loud and isnt annoying
all the best
adam
Thanks Adam,
For me it was always a case of the RS being more competent on both road and track but for a price.
The stock GT3 seems to do about 95% what the RS does for about 80% the price. Yes it may not cling onto its value with quite the same tenacity, but at the same time the looks of the RS aren't for everyone.
I personally place great stock in the 'sleeper', almost Q car nature of a dark, dour coloured GT porsche, it makes a great alternative to the vibrant yellow/red/orange Lambos and Fezzas (and SY GT's
).
Both are fantastic cars, but there was only one for me.
Sam
For me it was always a case of the RS being more competent on both road and track but for a price.
The stock GT3 seems to do about 95% what the RS does for about 80% the price. Yes it may not cling onto its value with quite the same tenacity, but at the same time the looks of the RS aren't for everyone.
I personally place great stock in the 'sleeper', almost Q car nature of a dark, dour coloured GT porsche, it makes a great alternative to the vibrant yellow/red/orange Lambos and Fezzas (and SY GT's
). Both are fantastic cars, but there was only one for me.
Sam
simdc said:
Does anyone feel here that the RS set to become a classic?If so where do you see the used values being at in say a year or so?Its the car i would like to buy next
Check out this is in the Classified section it just might be the cheapest one you will see for the next 12 months
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12,000 miles, REDUCED PRICE NO OFFERS.1 owner UK Car supplied new by OPC Guildford. November 03 Factory collection. In addition to the usual bits the spec includes:- Red...
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simdc said:
Does anyone feel here that the RS set to become a classic?If so where do you see the used values being at in say a year or so?Its the car i would like to buy next
My guess is that the RS values will harden, maybe even increase when the 997 version is launched.
The reason I say this is that it is my understanding the 997 GT3/RS will cost more than the current model and offer little in the way of increased performance. I also understand that it will be sold in much larger numbers.
I've got my name down for a 997RS, but I think I'll be keeping my 996 version. I think many of the current RS owners will do the same?
Jonathan
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